Apartments for Rent in Downey, CA

Prices and availability in Downey, CA were last updated on 6 May 2026.

The best apartments in Downey, CA are: La Paz Villas, LLC, Elm Vista, 12515 Old River School Rd, 12417 Benedict Ave. and Alameda Apts.

The average rent in Downey, CA is $2,256.

The price range for a studio apartment in Downey, CA is between $1,495 and $1,695.

The price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in Downey, CA is between $1,500 and $4,255.

The price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in Downey, CA is between $1,500 and $4,836.

The price range for a 3-bedroom apartment in Downey, CA is between $1,600 and $4,836.

In Downey, 49% of the residents are renting compared to 51% owning a home, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Large-scale apartment buildings with more than 50 units represent 12% of Downey's rentals, 64% are small-scale complexes with under 50 units, and 23% are single-family rentals.

The age and size of multifamily buildings are among the most visible characteristics of the rental market in a city. In this case, the apartment buildings in Downey are about 56 years old, on average. Of these, 2% have been built since 2000, representing the newer options on the market and typically offering more amenities. Rental buildings in the city have an average height of 2 stories. About all of the rental communities here are low-rise, garden-style communities, 2% are mid-rises, and none are high-rise buildings. These are true especially for large-scale multifamily buildings with over 50 apartments.

Studio apartments in Downey are around 0.0% of rentals, while 1-bedroom floor plans represent 55% of the total stock. For those in search of larger rentals, 2-bedroom floorplans make up 41% of all rentals. More generous apartments with 3 bedrooms or more are also available in this city for those in search of more space.